Yesterday, the Lubbock County Commissioners Court signed an order prohibiting the sale and use of certain fireworks in unincorporated parts of Lubbock County.

Today, Lubbock County Judge Tom Head issued a Disaster Declaration due to the ongoing drought. He also issued an Order Prohibiting the Sale or Use of Fireworks within Lubbock County.

Governor Rick Perry is expected to approve the order prohibiting the fireworks within the county.  Lubbock County has also had a Burn Ban in effect since December of 2010.

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